History Smashers: Christopher Columbus and the Taino People
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This History Smashers title dismantles the myth that Columbus discovered America, showing that his voyages never reached the modern United States and that Indigenous peoples, including the Taino, had thrived there for thousands of years before he arrived. Co-written with a leading Taino scholar, the book combines comic-style illustrations with rigorous historical correction. This is a valuable choice for students because it replaces an oversimplified legend with an accurate, well-sourced account of first contact.
Publishing Details
Author : Kate Messner, Jose Barreiro
Illustrator : Falynn Koch
Author Nationality : United States
Physical Details
Type of Book: Graphic Novel
Cover: Softcover
Pages: 224
Size: 8.3 x 5.5 inches
Year Published: 2023
Instructional Details
Reading Grade Level: 3rd
Genre: Non-Fiction
Sub-Genre: Informational
Theme: Native Americans, Social Studies, About POC
